Even if it has an impact, we can't not do it.
Consort Yi also disliked trouble, but what good was trouble? Living in the harem, the two of them couldn't really expect to make any close friends.
This is also the main reason why, after a period of awkwardness, Consort Yi was able to quickly restore a good relationship with Consort Guo Luoluo after she entered the palace.
Of course, some people even suspect that the awkwardness between Consort Yi and Consort Guo Luoluo was a deliberate act for the Emperor and others. After all, from Kangxi's personal point of view, it is not impossible to make such a beautiful woman as Consort Yi devoted to him in a short period of time, but it is very difficult.
The sisters' jealousy and rivalry over a man not only satisfies his vanity but also temporarily lowers his guard.
In reality, who knows what Consort Yi and Consort Guoluo were thinking? In any case, the Guoluo clan really benefited.
"That being said, the Hitara clan has been developing quite well in recent years."
Most of our Guoluo clan members are concentrated in Shengjing, which puts us at a disadvantage in terms of both influence in the court and connections in the capital.
Unlike Consort Yi, Consort Guoluo was not optimistic. She rubbed her eyes and brows. Recently, due to the Emperor's favor, Consort Guoluo was somewhat tired.
Seeing this, Consort Yi couldn't help but ask a few words of concern, and then said that the harem had been in chaos lately, with everyone having their own thoughts, so there was no need to keep trying to get close to him. "The Emperor is a man who likes to indulge in pleasure and seek new things, so be careful that your beauty fades."
Consort Guo Luoluo laughed out loud, "Are you deliberately mocking me?"
Consort Guoluo was older than Consort Yi, but they were not much older.
The Guoluo clan positioned them differently: the Guoluo concubines were used to strengthen marriage alliances, while the Yi Consort was responsible for consolidating imperial power.
As fate would have it, Consort Guoluo's husband died young. He had only gone out for a horse ride when the horse died, leaving Consort Guoluo a widow for no apparent reason.
Consort Guoluo's trip to the capital this time was simply because she found it too uncomfortable to stay in Shengjing (her reputation as a jinx to her husbands was not good).
Who would have thought that upon arriving in the capital, Consort Guo Luoluo would bump into Emperor Kangxi after only one trip outside, and be taken by him to a secluded villa to be kept as a mistress.
There was no turning back once Consort Guoluo caught Emperor Kangxi's eye.
Guo Luoluo knew, and Consort Guo Luoluo and Consort Yi also understood.
"Sister, what you're saying makes no sense. How could I, your younger sister, do such a thing?"
Consort Yi suppressed her complicated emotions and exchanged a few jokes with Consort Guo Luoluo with a smile.
“Even if I do it, my sister won’t say anything,” Consort Guo Luoluo has experienced a lot and has long lost the girlish thoughts that Consort Yi had hidden away. Now, she focuses most of her energy on her family.
"Be careful when you go to Qixiang Palace, and try to avoid making enemies of Consort Jing if possible."
Given my current status, I'm afraid there won't be any progress in the short term.
"The family can only count on you."
After Consort Guo Luoluo finished speaking, Consort Yi interrupted her hastily. Consort Yi exclaimed twice, "Sister, you don't need to belittle yourself. The Emperor favors you much more than I do. When it comes to family matters, you should take the lead."
Consort Guo Luoluo shook her head. "The Emperor favors me, but he only pretends not to care about me on the surface." Otherwise, why would he favor her so unreservedly? She should be keeping a low profile, but the Emperor still doesn't know how to restrain himself. Isn't it because he thinks that her status is too low to cause any trouble?
“Men always have a better reputation than women,” Consort Guo Luoluo couldn’t help but feel depressed. She had become known as a femme fatale who brought ruin to the country in the mouths of the former court officials, and she had to be careful even to get promoted. But the emperor, the one who started it all, only got the nickname of being a romantic and amorous woman. It’s true that people have different fates.
Consort Yi had nothing to say about this. She simply understood the powerlessness of Consort Guo Luoluo in the matter, so she couldn't say she harbored any resentment.
...
"Your Majesty, Consort Yi from Yikun Palace has arrived," Chunyu said, lifting the curtain and quickly walking to Xiuning's side.
As Chunyu finished speaking, Consort Yi walked in with small, quick steps.
"Sister Jingpin, I have come uninvited, please forgive me."
The beautiful woman smiled and explained, and even the most hard-hearted person couldn't blame her.
Besides, Xiu Ning wouldn't blame her; she was too happy to see Consort Yi come in.
“Even if my sister doesn’t come, I will send someone to invite her. Please sit down,” Xiu Ning said, pulling Consort Yi to sit on the couch and gesturing for Chun Yu to serve tea.
The newly acquired imperial tea leaves have a rich aroma after brewing.
Before Emperor Kangxi revisited Qixiang Palace, the Imperial Household Department's attitude towards it remained unchanged. Now that Kangxi had taken a liking to Qixiang Palace again, the servants of the Imperial Household Department naturally became even more devoted.
Regarding food, clothing, and daily necessities, the items sent by the Imperial Household Department to Qixiang Palace were vastly different from those of others.
Even though Consort Yi was prepared when she came, she still envied Xiu Ning for the wealth she inadvertently revealed.
Sigh, when will I be able to be like Consort Jing, instead of being a plaything that the Emperor can summon and dismiss at will, whose honor and disgrace are all tied to him?
Indeed, Consort Yi had a clear understanding of her own position. She knew that the Emperor's feelings for her were not as deep as they seemed. In other words, if another batch of new concubines were brought in, she would most likely fall out of favor.
Sure enough, children are one of the most secure assets in the harem, and she had to find a reliable backer for herself.
I lowered my head, took a sip of warm tea, and the aroma spread throughout my mouth.
Consort Yi had no interest in tasting the tea; she began to eagerly probe Xiu Ning's attitude.
Xiu Ning was initially unsure of Consort Yi's purpose in coming, but when Consort Yi mentioned the Empress Dowager of Shou Kang Palace in almost every three sentences, a flash of inspiration appeared in Xiu Ning's mind, making her connect Consort Yi with the Empress Dowager.
It seems that it was Consort Yi who first conceived the idea of entrusting the Fifth Prince, Yinqi, to the Empress Dowager for upbringing.
Following Consort Yi's idea, Xiu Ning inadvertently revealed some of the Empress Dowager's dietary preferences and daily routines, which could be easily discovered with a little attention.
"Why are you asking these questions, little sister? Do you want to have more contact with Shou Kang Palace?"
Xiuning made a couple of joking remarks, but Consort Yi replied calmly, "The Empress Dowager is an elder, so it's better to be careful so as not to break any taboos in the future."
Although we haven't been able to exchange greetings regularly for the time being, there's no guarantee that we won't have to resume them at any time.
"Alas, living in the harem, especially with my younger sister being new here and burdened by past events, one must always be careful to avoid making any major mistakes."
These words from Consort Yi sounded like she was playing the victim, and she even subtly mentioned Consort Guo Luoluo, implying to Xiuning that she was afraid of being implicated. Her reason seemed perfect and reasonable, but upon closer examination, it was full of flaws.
Xiuning felt heartbroken upon hearing this, saying, "My sister is just too cautious. The Empress Dowager is discerning and will not blame her for this."
Consort Yi lowered her head, her voice low, "I hope so. In any case, everyone in the harem is laughing at me now. I only ask that my family not be implicated. I ask for nothing else."
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
